Animals As Leaders to Tour Australia in 2025
Animals As Leaders recently revealed that they will be embarking on an Australian tour in September 2025, with shows across the country. The trio will be performing their 2014 album “The Joy Of Motion” in its entirety, marking the 10-year anniversary of its release. Fans can look forward to experiencing the album in a live setting, complete with all its intricate and complex musicality.
Joining Animals As Leaders on this tour will be the American mathcore band Car Bomb, who will be making their debut in Australia after 25 years in the music industry. This exciting collaboration promises to deliver a unique and unforgettable live music experience for fans of both bands. Car Bomb recently released a live album titled “Live In Santa Cruz” in 2023, showcasing their raw energy and technical prowess on stage.
“The Joy Of Motion” was originally released in March 2014 and has since become Animals As Leaders’ most commercially successful studio album. With over 50,000 copies sold in the US alone, the album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart, surpassing the chart positions of well-known artists like Eminem and Katy Perry. Additionally, it reached number two on the Hard Rock chart and number four on the Rock chart, solidifying its impact on the music industry.
Animals As Leaders last visited Australia in April 2023 during their tour in support of their fifth studio album “Parrhesia.” Prior to that, they had toured the country multiple times, including performances in 2012 with Between The Buried And Me, in 2014 alongside Periphery, and as part of the final Soundwave Festival in 2015. Their return in 2025 promises to be a continuation of their dynamic and engaging live performances that Australian fans have come to love.
The tour dates for the “Joy In Motion X Tour” are as follows:
– Friday, September 12th – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide SA
– Sunday, September 14th – The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
– Thursday, September 18th – Forum Theatre, Melbourne VIC
– Friday, September 19th – Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
– Sunday, September 21st – Magnet House, Perth WA
Fans can take advantage of a pre-sale starting at 9am local time on Tuesday, April 15th, with general ticket sales opening on Thursday, April 17th, also at 9am local time. Tickets can be purchased through the official tour promoter, Destroy All Lines.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness Animals As Leaders and Car Bomb live in Australia, as they bring their unmatched musical talents and electrifying performances to stages across the country. This tour promises to be a celebration of musical innovation and technical excellence that fans won’t want to miss.